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ABB Invites Interested Parties for Global Discovery Trainee Opportunity in Marketing and Sales in São Paulo, with 24 Months of Rotations, Including International Mission, Involvement in Electrification, and Leadership Paths for Recent Graduates with English and Spanish.
ABB is announcing an opportunity for the Global Discovery Trainee Program in Marketing and Sales in São Paulo, and promises hands-on experience from day one, in a 24-month roadmap designed to accelerate talent entry into the Electrification business.
Additionally, the program includes a global orientation in June with other trainees from the Discovery Program, which already connects participants with an international network right at the start. And, since the model is hybrid, it allows for a mix of in-person and remote participation without losing the team’s momentum.
Who Can Be Part of the Selection?
ABB is looking for individuals at the beginning of their career, with a strong technical background and stamina for a global environment. The key points that weigh most on the profile include:
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- Degree (bachelor’s or master’s) in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Sciences, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or related fields
- Up to 2 years of professional experience, preferably in electrification or related industries
- Fluent in English and Spanish, with good communication skills to deal with teams and projects abroad
- Availability for travel throughout the program
In other words, if you are a recent graduate, have some professional experience, and can navigate well in two languages, the door is wide open.
Inside Sales, Marketing, and Leadership in the Same Package
ABB describes the trainee as a pathway to strengthen skills in inside sales, marketing, leadership and portfolio knowledge. Instead of being stuck in theory, participants engage in projects, goals, and monitoring, with indicators that guide what needs to evolve.
Along the way, there are also learning paths and technical courses. This means that the trainee is not left “hanging.” On the contrary: there is a design to develop business acumen while also understanding products and solutions, which is crucial when the area is Electrification.
One point that stands out is that the company makes it clear that it expects courage to step outside the comfort zone. Therefore, those who prefer a predictable routine may feel the shock. On the other hand, those who enjoy a challenge tend to gain traction quickly.
The “Phases” of the Trainee with Three Movements That Change Your Repertoire and Networking
The program is rotational and has a clearly defined beginning, middle, and end. This helps the participant know what comes next and what needs to be delivered at each phase.
The structure is divided as follows:
- First 6 months: working in the country of origin, with an introduction to the business and monitoring by KPIs
- Second 6 months: international assignment, working in another country, with different roles and environments, plus a challenging project with a new team
- Last 12 months: returning to the country of origin or to the business unit, deepening in the division and preparing for the final position
The international experience does not appear as something distant. It is scheduled to take place in the second phase, which creates urgency for those who want to elevate their resume earlier on.
There Are Learning Opportunities at ABB to Enhance Your Resume
The program is focused on practical experience, rotations, and development. It includes learning paths, technical courses, and leadership development, but it is not presented as a course with a “certificate” in the traditional sense.
In practice, what tends to matter more is the whole:
- experience in Marketing and Sales within Electrification
- participation in projects with goals and KPIs
- experience with international assignment
- building a global network with the orientation in June
In other words, even without depending on a “certificate,” the trainee provides something that many selections highly value: a real record of performance and growth in a multinational environment.
Application and Deadlines
Applications are made through ABB’s official career channels. Locate the listing for the Global Discovery Trainee, Marketing and Sales (São Paulo), check the requirements, and submit your application with updated information.
After that, what usually separates those who fall by the wayside from those who advance is consistency: a resume aligned with electrification and related areas, demonstrable fluency in languages, and clarity in explaining why Marketing and Sales make sense for a profile based in engineering.
Application Link: https://careers.abb/global/pt/job/
If you had to choose just one differentiator to bring to this competition, what would it be: languages, industry experience, or projects that show results? Share in the comments what you believe weighs most in this type of global trainee.
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